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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to Augustine's reference for speaking principles, is primary reason for public speaking?
(a) To teach.
(b) To debate.
(c) To entertain.
(d) To question.

2. How does Augustine apply the rules of approaching Scripture in the delivery of sermons?
(a) By examining the parables of Christ.
(b) By discussing passages from Scripture.
(c) By pointing out the sacrifices made by martyrs and prophets.
(d) By pointing out the sovereignty of God will dictate who will hear his messages.

3. What does Augustine suggest a conception of Christian love will serve for the student?
(a) It is integral to proper Scriptural interpretation.
(b) It will help the student understand God's motivation for interacting with creation.
(c) It is integral to applying the principles of community.
(d) It will guide the student to become a teacher.

4. When Augustine focuses on one of the types of criticism he expects to receive, what does he suggest to the reader?
(a) That these types of critics are stagnant in their thoughts and threaten to limit the influence of Divine guidance.
(b) That these types of critics are a threat to the true Church.
(c) That these types of critics will either understand Scripture or believe they do.
(d) That these types of critics, if they gather a following around their criticism, are dangerously close to practicing heresy.

5. What does Augustine reason, from the scriptural reference regarding the hazard of learning, that a student must be sure to develop.
(a) Sensitivity to compare signs to what is being learned from Scripture.
(b) Diligently apply Scripture properly in every case.
(c) To grow love in one's heart first and foremost.
(d) Care of how eschatology is applied.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what two spheres does Augustine divide the natural knowledge needed for Scriptural interpretation?

2. To whom does Augustine refer for principles of engaging the attention of an audience?

3. What Augustine accomplished with his first three books from "On Christian Doctrine"?

4. What is something that Christian speakers should not preach on, according to Book Four?

5. What are subjects that Augustine identifies that 'must be learned'?

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